EPA v. ENERGY TRANSFER MARKETING & TERMINALS L.P. (ENERGY TRANSFER BALTIMORE TERMINAL)

Case summary

EPA Region III Settles with Energy Transfer Marketing & Terminals L.P., Baltimore, MD for Alleged Violations of Clean Air Act Section 112(r) [CAA-03-2026-0074] The Regional Judicial Officer issued a Final Order on March 23, 2026, ratifying the Consent Agreement to commence and settle a penalty action to resolve violations of CAA Section 112(r) against Energy Transfer Marketing & Terminals L.P. Energy Transfer owns and operates a petroleum product transfer facility located in Baltimore, MD. As part of its winter fuel blending operations at the Baltimore facility, Energy Transfer operates a pressurized storage vessel that holds approximately 378,000 pounds of pentane, a regulated flammable substance under CAA ? 112(r) with a threshold quantity of 10,000 lbs. The Consent Agreement alleges that, from at least April 24, 2024, until October 1, 2025, Energy Transfer operated the pentane tank while it was exerting excessive circumferential stress on the tank's saddle horns. The Settlement provides that Energy Transfer will pay a penalty of $185,000. EPA directly implements enforcement of CAA 112(r); the state of Maryland is aware of this action.

Defendants (1)

• ENERGY TRANSFER MARKETING & TERMINALS L.P.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (8)

• ENERGY TRANSFER - BALTIMORE TERMINAL

  2155 NORTHBRIDGE AVE, BALTIMORE, MD, 21226

  Registry ID: 110016741659

• ENERGY TRANSFER BALTIMORE TERMINAL

  2155 NORTHBRIDGE AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD, 21226-1522

  Registry ID: 110016741659

• ENERGY TRANSFER BALTIMORE TERMINAL

  2155 NORTHBRIDGE AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD, 21226-1522

  Registry ID: 110016741659

• ENERGY TRANSFER - BALTIMORE TERMINAL

  2155 NORTHBRIDGE AVE, BALTIMORE, MD, 21226

  Registry ID: 110016741659

• ENERGY TRANSFER - BALTIMORE TERMINAL

  2155 NORTHBRIDGE AVE, BALTIMORE, MD, 21226

  Registry ID: 110016741659

• ENERGY TRANSFER - BALTIMORE TERMINAL

  2155 NORTHBRIDGE AVE, BALTIMORE, MD, 21226

  Registry ID: 110016741659

• ENERGY TRANSFER BALTIMORE TERMINAL

  2155 NORTHBRIDGE AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD, 21226-1522

  Registry ID: 110016741659

• ENERGY TRANSFER BALTIMORE TERMINAL

  2155 NORTHBRIDGE AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD, 21226-1522

  Registry ID: 110016741659

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ENERGY TRANSFER MARKETING & TERMINALS L.P. (ENERGY TRANSFER BALTIMORE TERMINAL)entered 2026-03-23

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $185,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2026-03-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-03-23Final Order Issued
• 2026-03-24Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-04-06Enforcement Action Closed